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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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